An alcove used to display prized objects or hang scrolls of painting or calligraphy is called which of the following?

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A tokonoma is a recessed alcove in a traditional Japanese room that is used to display art objects such as Ikebana flower arrangement, hanging scrolls of painting or calligraphy or seasonal items. Tatami is a type of flooring, nando is not a term used in Japanese architecture, and engawa is a long, narrow veranda in traditional Japanese architecture.

An Alcove Used to Display Prized Objects or Hang Scrolls